SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Syracuse has lost six straight games, dating to last October, including a one-point setback in the season opener a week ago. Now comes a real chance at redemption — facing No. 2 Southern California.

Syracuse lost 42-41 to Northwestern last Saturday after a stirring 28-point rally gave the Orange a 41-35 lead with under 3 minutes to play, but the Wildcats rallied to score the decisive touchdown in the final minute to extend that losing streak.

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